Gary Cohen
Gary Cohen | |
|---|---|
play-by-play announcer | |
| Years active | 1983–present |
| Spouse | Lynn Cohen |
| Children | 5 |
Gary Cohen (born April 29, 1958)
Cohen currently calls Mets broadcasts for
.Career
Cohen graduated with a
Prior to joining the Mets' broadcast team in 1989, Cohen worked as the voice of the minor league Spartanburg Spinners (1983–1984), Durham Bulls (1986), and Pawtucket Red Sox (1987–1988).[5] He also called ice hockey and basketball games for Providence College from 1988 to 1989, and football for Brown University in 1987.[5] Along with his work with the Mets, Cohen has also called postseason MLB games for ESPN Radio and CBS Radio.[5]
In addition to his baseball duties, Cohen has called men's
In September 2022, Cohen pre-recorded announcements along MTA New York City Transit's 7 line, along with Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling.[6]
Television
It was announced on November 9, 2005, that Cohen would become the play-by-play announcer for the new Mets cable television network,
Awards and honors
On June 3, 2023, Cohen was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame.[8]
Personal life
He is married to Lynn Cohen and lives in Connecticut. He has five children.[9]
References
- ^ Hond, Paul (Fall 2017). "Outta Here!". Columbia Magazine.
- ^ New York Mets [@Mets] (April 29, 2014). "Happy birthday, Gary Cohen!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Hond, Paul. "Outta Here!" Columbia (Columbia University alumni magazine), Fall 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2023.
- ^ Koblin, John (July 15, 2009). "The Anti-Homers". The New York Observer. Archived from the original on July 19, 2009. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Gary Cohen". newyork.mets.mlb.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2012.
- ^ Kaye, Jacob (September 15, 2022). "Mets broadcasters lend charm and calm to 7 train". Queens Daily Eagle. Retrieved April 4, 2023.
- ^ Young, Dennis (June 19, 2021). "Francisco Lindor explodes for best game with Mets, who split twin bill vs. Nats". New York Daily News. Retrieved September 30, 2022.
- ^ Mastracco, Abbey (June 3, 2023). "Fellow broadcasters weigh in on what makes Howie Rose and Gary Cohen great". nydailynews.com. New York Daily News. Retrieved June 3, 2023.
- ^ "SNY.tv: sny_announcers: Mets On-Air Talent". Retrieved May 14, 2016.
